Just a note about a recent purchase if you looking for a log splitter at a decent price.
$996 at tractor supply 22 ton auto return 190 cc briggs engine, horizontal/vertical...you can start/stop the wedge any place you like, its fast and strong, made very well.
I think i could use this splitter for 10 years or more and still sell it used for 700 bux.
Was very happy with this thing. It split everything i threw at it with no problem at all and its fast too. The actual cycle time is much less than the posted ones since you can start/stop the wedge anywhere you want.